Fiction Review Practice

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

• lost
• lovable 
• worried
• disorganized

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.

• passionate
• nervous
• tired
• bored

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

• impulsive
• obsessed
• humble
• compassionate

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag.  After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family.  He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.

• actions
• thoughts
• statements
• interactions with other characters

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Abel was so jealous of his classmates who all had cell phones. They all sat around with their phones and talked about what they posted on Instagram the previous night. He wanted to be part of the crowd and share cool pictures and talk about what everyone else was up to. He begged his mom, but she said no. He was bummed. A few weeks later, Abel found a gift on his pillow. He opened the box and it was a brand new cell phone. He ran to his mom and gave her a big hug. She told him that she really thought about it and realized what a good kid he was and that he deserved it because she knew he would be responsible. Abel agreed and then ran outside and started to take pictures that he could add to his new Instagram account. At school the following day, he showed all his classmates his new phone. Then he shared his pictures. He had a great time connecting with others.

How did Abel's attitude toward his friends change?

• He enjoyed being with them.

• He was jealous of his classmates

• He thought they were crazy to be on their phones all the time

• He was glad he was now in the popular crowd.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Abby hated being at home. All she could hear was her parents fighting over money and breaking things in the kitchen. Abby just wanted to crawl into a hole and escape the craziness. One day when she got home from school, she realized the house was quiet. She looked in the hallway and saw that there was luggage and moving boxes. Abby's dad came out of the room and told her he was moving out. Abby was very upset, but she realized it was for the best. Over the next few weeks, Abby was very sad and she missed her dad, but she could now go into the kitchen without fear and get a snack to eat. She even got to sit in the living room and watch a whole movie. She realized how peaceful it was and she actually enjoyed getting to hang out with each of her parents separately.

How did Abby's attitude toward her parents change?

• She liked them better

• She hated them

• She thought they were crazy

• She was glad they were getting a divorce

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the mood of the following passage?
One of the ways we can improve life on planet Earth is to use more solar energy.  The sun’s solar power is a cleaner form of energy than fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum.  If our sights are firmly fixed on using solar energy, Earth’s pollution will decrease.  The atmosphere will be clearer, global warming will slow down, and fewer animals will lose their habitats as people search for new oil supplies.  Definitely, solar energy is a ray of sunshine for our planet.

• fearful
• destructive
• hopeful
• chaotic

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

It is very hot during the day.  At night, it is much cooler.  It hardly ever rains, so the rocky ground is very dry.  Plants with prickly spines called cacti, grow all around.  Jackrabbits, roadrunners, and tarantulas can live here.  But not plants and animals are suited to this climate.  
It is likely that

• This is a rain forest
• This is a tundra
• This is a desert

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Read the passage. Select the statements that make logical inferences.

A legend is a popular type of folk tale. In some ways, legends resemble myths, another type of folk tale. But myths describe events from antiquity and usually deal with religious subjects, such as the birth of a god. Legends tell of recognizable people, places and events and often take place in comparatively recent times. Some legends are based on real persons or events, but many are entirely fictional. The legends of the superhuman accomplishments of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill are imaginary, while the legends about Washington and Lincoln are mostly exaggerations of real qualities those two presidents had. All societies have legends. Most legends began as stories about the heroes of a particular region, occupation, or ethnic group. For example, John Henry was a legendary hero of black Americans, and Casey Jones of railroad workers. Over time, however, these figures have become national heroes.

• Legends about Washington and Lincoln are not entirely fictional.

• John Henry and Casey Jones are today well-known only by small groups of people.

• Both legends and myths can be classified as folk tales.

• Myths generally take place in comparatively recent times.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

• Be honest.
• Don't be greedy.
• Always share your things with others.
• Be respectful to others.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2